As you can see by the smile on our GM Claudine Santo's Smith's face, Car Free day was a huge success! We enjoyed extending our patio onto the street for our guests this year, And Owner Simon Cotton met some new friends selling out of all our patties/mini rotis, and jerk wings fired out of our kitchen all day by Chef Kelo Smith and his crew!
This Sunday is Car-Free day! Here is a pic from our first Car-Free day last year on Commercial Drive. Reef Owner Simon Cotton set up a quick patty stand and sold Ting, patties and Roti to all the folk strolling by! This year we are ready for more! Come by for some cold drinks and say hello to our Patty Man selling his charm and Reef goods!
Car Free Vancouver Day is quickly approaching!
Here’s what you need to know for June 14th… Individual Festival Details Commercial Drive Time: 12 - 6pm Place: Commercial Drive, between Venables and 1st Ave. Contact: drivefest@carfreevancouver.org Other Details: Bohemian Commercial Drive rocks from noon to six, with street hockey, revolutionary knitting circles, roller disco, a Healing Garden, tons of babies and dogs, and merry mayhem abundant.
Main Street Time: 12 - 8pm Place: Main Street, between 12th Ave and 25th Ave (King Ed) Contact: mailto:dmainstreet@carfreevancouver.org Other details: There will be over 7 music stages, tons of local vendors, story-telling, food, arts and crafts, graffiti wall, Lots of fun stuff for all ages!!
The Reef Restaurant opened to critical acclaim in May of 1999. Founded by Liz Da Mata & Simon Cotton, their long term friendship & collective work experience has translated into a friendly atmosphere that can be felt the moment you enter their cozy island environment. The restaurant is decorated with rich, warm colours & textures native to the Caribbean Islands, providing an ambience that critics & guests have said “it’s truly like being there!”
The Reef prides itself on customer service & distinctive Caribbean cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant is fully licensed & serves typical Caribbean drinks such as Red Stripe beer & Dragon Stout.